South Carolina

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South Carolina
State: South Carolina
Capitol: Columbia
Facts about the State
  • Bird: Carolina wren
  • Flower : Yellow Jessamine
  • Tree: Sabal Palmetto
  • Gem or State Rock:Amethyst
  • Origin of State Name:In honor of King Charles the I
  • Motto:"Dum Spiro Spero" While I Breathe I Hope
  • nickname: Palmetto State
  • State song: carolina
  • Flag:external image south_carolina_flag.gif
  • Population Size as of 2010: 4,625,364
  • Weather/Climate seasonal : It is usually hot with temperatures usually exceding 90 degrees

Geography
  • Region of the US: Southeastern Region
  • Major cities in the state:Charleston and Columbia
  • Neighboring states: north carolina 'georgia ect...
  • Any bodies of water in or around? Lake Marion ,Multrie, Murray ,and Hartwell
  • Topography South Carolina has a lot of diffrent topography like on the coast it is flat or closer to the boarder it is mountainous
  • time zone:Eastern time zone

Government
  • Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)Nikki Haley Jim DeMint, Lidnsey Graham Tim Scott and Joe Wilson

History
  • When the State got its statehood May 23rd 1788 the 3rd state
  • Famous people Andrew Jacckson was born in South Carolina
  • Famous events that took place in this state The first English settelmaet was established there in 1670 in 1729 North Carolina and South Carolina became two diffrent colonies
Culture
  • Special: foods, music, festivals, etc Charleston food and wine festival February 28th through
  • Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc. the domonant religion is Christianity

Attractions
  • Landmarks
  • Sports Teams: Myrtle Beach Pelicans Charleston Riverdogs
  • Recreation camping ,hiking,bicycling, and horseback riding
  • Colleges University of South Carolina
  • Famous buildings/businesses South Carolina State House,
  • Natural Parks Jones Gap State Park , Hunting Island State Park
  • Major Events Bike Week in May ,Beaufort Water festival Greek Festival and South Carolina State Fair
  • Major Airports Charleston International Airport and Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Unique
  • Crazy State Law: musical instruments may not be sold on sunday, a person must be eigteen years old to play a pinball machine , and Horses may not be kept in bathtubs
  • Interesting Facts there is a giant peach shaped water tower refered to as the" Peachoid",and there is 187 miles of coast in South Carolina